Panamanian designers Ernesto de León and Henry Katz traveled to Boeing in Seattle to see the completed “Avión de la Sele,” the Copa Airlines aircraft that will carry Panama’s national team. The design turns a plane into a symbol of football pride and national identity.
A gas leak at the Centenario water treatment plant in Pacora forced the facility offline and prompted a closure of the Pan-American Highway. Emergency crews are stabilizing the site and assessing the operator.
Sea salt production in Coclé has reached 50%, but producers are facing sales challenges tied to climate change, imports and raw salt sales. The situation is adding pressure to a traditional local industry.
Panama’s fiscal policy is facing a sharp debate over how much OECD tax standards should shape the country’s economic strategy. The key challenge is balancing transparency with the incentives that help Panama compete for investment.
Heavy weekend rains affected several parts of Panama, leading the Ministry of Public Works to begin dredging and clearing drainage channels in critical areas. The work is aimed at reducing flooding risks and improving stormwater flow.
Saneamiento Panamá will build a new interconnection shaft in San Francisco as part of the Río Matasnillo main collector project. The work will affect Vía España at Calle 74 Este.
A 35-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were wounded in a shooting at Residencial Los Lagos in Colón province. The attack took place in the walkway of one of the multifamily buildings.
Alianza FC and CAI will open the Clausura 2026 playoffs on Tuesday night in Panama, with the match airing live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The game begins at 8:00 p.m. and kicks off the postseason race.
A dispute over whether ropavieja should be called carne mechada has become a wider conversation about Panama’s cultural identity and visibility abroad. The debate underscores how cuisine, language, and national pride intersect.
Panama’s Writers’ Day sparked a broader call to strengthen reading skills, improve comprehension, and expand access to books across the country. The message: honoring Panamanian writers means building a new generation of readers.
An Israeli strike in northern Gaza City sparked a fire after hitting a group of civilians, adding to the destruction and humanitarian strain in the enclave. The incident highlights the continuing intensity of the Gaza war and its regional fallout.
Panama’s unanimous approval of a tripartite construction working table has renewed attention on using school repairs to create jobs and strengthen the economy. The proposal links public education needs with a practical plan for economic activity.
Panamanian consumers are becoming more price-sensitive as inflation and easier access to information change buying habits. Businesses face a market where value, not just price, is shaping demand.
Panama’s Public Ministry is seeking public help to locate 21-year-old Maximina Santos, who has been missing since April in Chiriquí. The case has drawn attention to missing-person investigations involving indigenous communities.
Panama denounced provocative acts outside the Cuban embassy while authorities confirmed the release of three Panamanian citizens among 10 detained. The case also includes an Interpol extradition request tied to the incident.
Ricardo Sotelo has resigned as president of the Caja de Seguro Social board, drawing attention to leadership changes at one of Panama’s most important public institutions. The move comes as the CSS remains central to the country’s healthcare and pension system.
Ricardo Sotelo Guedes has resigned as president of the CSS board and the business-sector representative on the institution’s governing body. The move marks a leadership change at one of Panama’s most important public agencies.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry has launched more than $40 million in road bids for Coclé, with the largest project focused on several corregimientos in Penonomé. The plan aims to strengthen local connectivity and improve regional mobility.
Panama is facing renewed pressure as US-China tensions intensify over Chinese-linked investment and visa threats connected to the canal’s strategic importance. The dispute highlights how the country’s global shipping role continues to draw major-power attention.
Residents of Cerro Batea are reporting a repeated wastewater overflow in a footpath and are demanding an urgent fix. They say this is the third time the problem has affected the community.